As usual Chris, you come up with solutions to even the most difficult scenarios. Not only does this sound feasable but it sounds like fun to practice as well. I cant wait to get out in the woods now and try molding and firing my own clay bowl! This of course is one of those situations where I tell the wife I'm going "hiking" rather going to "make clay bowls and attempt to boil water in them" <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />